Luxury Tour at Aman Kora

$5590

Tour Summary

In this trip, we look to offer you a luxury break in the peaceful land of happiness. Aman Kora is a chain hotel company which has its branches all over the world, including Bhutan. It is known for providing luxury services.
Having its wing in Bhutan has become a boon for those who seek luxury with amazement of Himalayan beauty.
Travel with us, see the natural beauties in bounty and feel the luxury in our woods.

Arrive any time at Paro International Airport (2200 meters above sea level) and transfer to Thimphu.
In Thimphu (2300m), if time permits, take an orientation walk in town, do shopping and get settled.

Accommodations: Aman Kora

DAY 2: THIMPHU

Hike to Chari or Tango Monetary (2850m) in the morning hours.
In the afternoon, visit National Memorial Chorten and drive to Buddha-point. Then travel to Takin Park to see the national animal of Bhutan and also visit Bhutan Post Office to get personal stamps printed with the individual photos fixed. Later, visit to Zorigchusum Arts and Crafts Centre.
In the evening, visit Traditional Paper Factory, followed by a visit to Changzamtog Weaving Centre.

Travel to Gangtey valley.
Visit the Gangtey Monastery and have a short hike at Nature Trail.

Accommodation: Aman Kora

DAY 5: Gangtey Valley/PARO

If it is Black-necked Crane season, you will go to see this rare bird.
Drive towards Paro.
After arrival, visit Paro Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple built in 8th century.

Accommodations: Bhutan Mamdala Resort (or similar)

DAY 6: TIGER NEST HIKE

Hike to Tiger Nest Monastery (2900m) which is known also known as Taksang Monastery.
Enjoy cultural program in the evening and have a hot stone-bath.

Accommodations: Aman Kora

DAY 7: DEPATURE

Fly back to your country from Paro International Airport

Day 1: Welcome to Bhutan

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your guide and driver and ferried to Bhutan’s capital Thimphu, travelling through spectacular countryside. En-route to Thimphu you will have the luxury of seeing many houses and buildings which are all painted and constructed in traditional Bhutanese style.
On arrival in Thimphu, you will check-in to your hotel and proceed for lunch. Enjoy the day exploring Thimphu, with options to visit the Golden Buddha, with a bonus of sensational valley views, the National Memorial Stupa. Five minutes drive from stupa, you will visit Buddha Dhordenma Statue, followed by Takin Preservation Park and finally visit the Tashichodzong Fortress.

The day will end with an overnight stay in Hotel Tara Phendeyling (or similar)

Day 2: Thimphu

After breakfast, we will hike to Chagri Monastery. In about an hour you will reach the monastery. Chagri was built high on the slope in 1619 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal as his first monastery in Bhutan and after the visit you will drive back to lunch in town. After lunch, you may have a leisure walk in the town and watch archery, the national game of Bhutan.

Overnight at hotel in the same hotel

Day 3: Thimphu–Punakha

Depart from Thimphu and continue towards Punakha. Drive by Dochula Pass and stop for sightseeing of Druk Wangyal Chortens which was built that the command of Her Majesty the Queen Mother, Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck to commemorate the victory over the Indian militants and to liberate the souls of the lives lost. Then, we will stop for a while at Sobsokha Village and take a stroll through agricultural fields to Chimi Lhakhang, a pilgrimage site for childless couple or to seek protection for children.
After arriving at Punakha, we will visit the majestic Punakha Dzong, situated strategically at the junction of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers. We will then walk along the 160 metres Pho Chhu Suspension Bridge, that would give us a spectacular view of Punakha Dzong and the Pho Chhu Valley.

Overnight at Zhingkhan Resort

DAY 4: PUNĀKHA/GANGTEY VALLEY

Today, we will travel to the beautiful valley of Gangtey. It is located at a height of 2,900 meter above seas level and is known as the Switzerland of Bhutan.

Once we arrive there, we will first visit the Gangtey Monastery. This monastery is the seat of one of the revered Buddhist master who is said to be the reincarnation of Terton Pema Ling (one of the eight treasure kings). You may offer your prayers.
From there, we will take to for a hike along the Nature Trail. It is a beautiful hiking place.

Accommodation: Aman Kora

DAY 5: Gangtey valley/PARO

If your visit is in winter season, you will get to see Black-necked Cranes, one of the most endangered birds in the world. After breakfast, we will go around the valley to see the birds.
We will then begin our journey towards Paro.
This afternoon, we will begin our errand by visiting the majestic Paro Rinpung Dzong. It is believed that the dzong was built on the heap of a jewel sometimes in 15th century. The present structure was built in 17th century by Zhabdrung Rimpoche. We will then visit the National Museum which houses some of our ancient artifacts, weapons and others. We will head to Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple built in 8th century, and make our offerings for good health and long life.

Accommodation: Aman Kora

DAY 6: TIGER NEST HIKE

We will drive to Ramthangkha, the Taktsang base camp. It is some 15 minutes drive from the town. From there, we will begin hiking to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (2900m) which is known also known as Taksang Monastery. This particular monastery was built in 8th century by the famous Buddhist Master known as Guru Padmasambhava. It is believed that he came flying on the back of a furious tigress and subdued a demon hiding in one of the caves. Since then, the place became one of the holiest sites in the country. Every day, hundreds of pilgrims visit the place.

After coming back to the town from Taktsang, we will visit a village home-stay, have a hot stone-bath. Then we will have lunch after some cultural programs by the locals.

Accommodation: Aman Kora

DAY 7: Departure

After having an eventful week, your tour comes to an end. Today, we will drop you at the airport and see you off. We hope you have a great time in our small but peaceful country.